Letter from Jacob Ezekiel to Isaac Leeser;February 27, 1850 Letter from Jacob Ezekiel in Richmond, VA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Ezekiel discusses his financial situation, expresses regret for not being able to meet a payment, and shares news about a recently hired Hazan (cantor) who has not met expectations. He also describes an event where he delivered prayers at the House of Delegates in Virginia, noting it as a unique occurrence. The letter includes details about the negotiations and misunderstandings regarding the Hazan's contract and salary. Ezekiel mentions the "Occident" publication and expresses a desire to disseminate it further. The letter is four pages long, written in English, and sealed with wax.